Ever wanted to write a Rap Verse, but didn't know where to start? Well here's a quick briefing to help you on your way.

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Steps

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The first thing to keep in mind when writing a rap verse is the topic. A Rap Verse means nothing if it is about nothing. So first things first.. What is the song name? Is there already a hook that you are wanting to write a verse to? And if neither, what frame of mind are you in, and what exactly is the point you are trying to convey in your verse? These things right here can establish a topic for you, now you're on your way.

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Secondly, you want to establish the meter, or flow, of the song that this verse will be for. Depending on if your verse is for an ATL crunk style beat or a slower Texas style beat can affect how your verse should be written. Also, depending on if the verse is to be rapped quick, normal, or slow to the beat is also a major factor. Usually, a rap verse has 16 bars, which equals 2 rhymes per bar. If you were doing a Texas style verse, you might draw your rhymes out though, and only end up with 16 rhymes to a verse, as opposed to 32 - Whereas in some instances such as a New York style verse or just personal preference, such as Twista or Tech N9ne's styles, you may end up with as many as 64 in a Verse.

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Tips

Make sure you stay on topic... if you stray too far from it, you might come off as a bad rapper, or at least a bad verse writer.

Rhymes usually come at the hit of a snare in the beat, or a clap.. or even a snap... if not, then the rhyme should come where the snare/clap/snap would have been in relation to the meter of the song where the last one was.

Warnings

Don't Lie... you risk being called a poser, fake, a lame, and just plain bad. the topics that the famous rappers write about can't always be used by normal every day people... so write what you know, write what you've experienced... be true from the heart, and true to yourself. Don't lie to the people, because you're only lying to yourself in the end.